INDEX MISSION STATEMENT .....................................................................................iv MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT ...................................................................v DIRECTORY .....................................................................................................vi DATES TO REMEMBER ..................................................................................xiv HOCKEY CANADA & BRANCH CONTACT INFO ............................................... 1 SECTION A CONSTITUTION ............................................................................. 2 SECTION B BY LAWS 1. Membership .....................................................................................................5 2. Dues ................................................................................................................9 3. Appeals and Protests .....................................................................................10 4. Board of Directors ..........................................................................................16 5. Committees & Councils ...................................................................................21 6. Meetings .......................................................................................................28 7. Voting ...........................................................................................................32 8. Financial ........................................................................................................34 9. Game Officials ...............................................................................................35 10. Default Match ................................................................................................36 11. Life Members ................................................................................................37 12. Agreements with Divisions ............................................................................37 13. Amendments ................................................................................................37 14. Representative for Play-offs ..........................................................................39 15. Varying Existing Playing Rules .......................................................................39 16. Match Penalties .............................................................................................39 Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition i REGIONAL BOUNDARIES DESCRIPTION ...................................................... 41 SECTION C REGISTRATION - ALL CATEGORIES REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................44 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................46 PLAYOFF REGULATIONS - ALL CATEGORIES ....................................................................47 SECTION D MINOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................49 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................65 TRANSFERS ...................................................................................................................69 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS ...................................................................72 SECTION E JUNIOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................83 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................87 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS ...................................................................89 SECTION F SENIOR HOCKEY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................91 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................93 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS ...................................................................94 SECTION G JUNIOR/SENIOR FEMALE HOCKEY REGISTRATION ..............................................................................................................96 AFFILIATION REGULATIONS ...........................................................................................99 PROVINCIAL/INTERPROVINCIAL PLAY-OFFS .................................................................100 SECTION H - HIGH SCHOOL HOCKEY .........................................................................104 SECTION I - SPORTS SCHOOLS ..................................................................................108 ii Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition SECTION J TOURNAMENTS/EXHIBITION GAMES ..........................................................114 SECTION K COACHING/DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................119 SECTION L OFFICIALS .................................................................................................134 SECTION M SUSPENSION GUIDELINES ........................................................................139 SECTION N HOCKEY CANADA ABUSE/HARASSMENT ...................................................146 SECTION O SPECIAL REGULATIONS .............................................................................148 APPENDIX A HOCKEY CANADA REGULATION F (Residential Qualifications) ...............155 APPENDIX B DEFINITIONS .........................................................................................158 APPENDIX C VOLUNTEER AWARDS PRESENTED BY HOCKEY MANITOBA ......................161 APPENDIX D PROVINCIAL WINNERS ..........................................................................165 APPENDIX E PAST PRESIDENTS/LIFE MEMBERS .........................................................167 APPENDIX F FRANK MCKINNON OUTSTANDING VOLUNTEER AWARD .........................168 APPENDIX G SCHOLARSHIPS .....................................................................................169 APPENDIX H SUMMER HOCKEY POLICY .....................................................................172 APPENDIX I HOCKEY CANADA INSURANCE POLICY ....................................................174 APPENDIX J SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY ............................................................................177 Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition iii Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition Revised January 19th, 2019 “We dedicate ourselves to the advancement of amateur hockey for all individuals through progressive leadership by ensuring meaningful opportunities and enjoyable experiences in a safe sportsmanlike environment.” iv Constitution, Regulations & Rules of Competition Hockey ManitobaHOCKEY MANITOBA Message from thePresident, President Bill Whitehead On behalfIt is my of pleasure, the Hockey on Manitobabehalf of Boardthe Executive of Directors Committee and staff, and I Boardwould likeof to welcomeDirectors, everyone to welcome to the 2019 everyone – 2020 to hockey another season. exciting year of hockey in Manitoba. Hockey Volunteers Manitoba are continues the foundation to be a ofvibrant Hockey and Manitoba healthy organization. Without volunteers, dedicated to providingwho dedicate meaningful hundreds hockey of opportunities hours to minor for literallyhockey thousandsassociations, of participantsleagues withinand theregional province. activities, The challenges we would ofnot delivering be able tothe offer many the programsnumerous and competitionsprograms wouldand competitions be impossible that to completewe provide if itfor were our notmembership for the dedication. We and commitment of the hundredscontinue of volunteers, to acknowledge who deliver our volunteers the game through theirour “Volunteer local hockey of regions, the Month” programs, and certainly encourage you to nominate deserving individuals in your respective communitiesminor hockey. associationsOn behalf of and Hockey leagues. 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